Founded in 1869 as the Penn Metal Corporation of Pennsylvania, the firm is owned by Pennsylvania-based Industrial Manufacturing Company. Penco Products company makes industrial furniture and storage items, including cabinets, carts, lockers, pallet racks, work benches, and shelving. It also offers a line of hygiene products that includes deoderizers, soap dispensers, and floor mats, among other products. Penco's customers include industrial, service, governmental, and institutional organizations throughout the US. The firm operates manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Utah.